Disconsolate and Teary

Disconsolate

Disconsolate adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Teary and disconsolate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Teary" instead an adjective "Disconsolate".

Nearby Word: disconsolately

Teary

Teary adjective - Given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears.
Usage example: he's one of those teary drunks who sees fit to bore the other bar patrons with his sad stories

Disconsolate and teary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disconsolate" instead an adjective "Teary".

Nearby Words: tear, tearful, tearing, tearless, tearfully
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